Courage is contagious, and the Occupy movement continues to grow. Yesterday there were arrests in Boston and San Francisco:
BOSTON -- A group called Occupy Boston took over Dewey Square in Boston Friday night holding a 60s-style sit

Courage is contagious, and the Occupy movement continues to grow. Yesterday there were arrests in Boston and San Francisco:

BOSTON -- A group called Occupy Boston took over Dewey Square in Boston Friday night holding a 60s-style sit in.
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It doesn’t look like the politicians are serving the people any more," said John, a protestor who would only give his first name. "They’re serving people with money."

This is part of nationwide movement that began with a large protest last week on Wall Street.

"We're talking about government reform. We’re talking about finance reform," said Nadeem Mazen, from Occupy Boston. "And we’re opening up a national dialogue as part of a really big issue that’s on so many people’s minds."
A few blocks away a group called Take Back Boston lead hundreds of people marching from Boston Common to the Financial District.

At 100 Federal Street the protesters gathered at both entrances to the Bank of America building shouting "We got sold out." The crowd included dozens of families facing foreclosure.

"The bank took over my property. Tried to evict everybody," said Mallerrie McCoy of Dorchester. "They boarded up my windows. They changed our locks. I’m here to say I’m not going anywhere."

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